Welcome to the Wagner!Visit The Wagner!Come see our landmark building and historic museum collections, including rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more! The exhibit hall is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own pace. For first-time visitors and anyone preferring a little more direction, we have scavenger hunts to guide you and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer any questions.We are open: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 4:30PM & on the First Saturday of the month from 12 to 4PM (September - December & February - June). First Saturday programs have their own EventBrite listings

This Year of the Co-op, and for all the years to come, together let's build policy which supports and advocacy which builds Philly co-ops!This Year of the Co-op, and for all the years to come, together let's build policy which supports and advocacy which builds Philly co-ops! Join us, this July, for an in-person gathering to reconvene our PACA Policy and Advocacy Circle. At the gathering we'll talk about co-ops' needs as we see them, and brainstorm the ways that, through policy and advocacy, we can help meet them. Members of Philly cooperatives are specifically encouraged to attend, but supporters

Join us for a chill Tuesday evening by the Philly River, flowing with good vibes and great company!

A powerful annual convening for a candid dialogue about the structural inequities that shape our society.Theme: “The Assault on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?”At a time when Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts are being challenged across sectors, this year’s theme underscores the urgent need for community-centered spaces that resist division and promote collective action.The Summit supports Global Citizen’s mission:To promote and advance social justice through ongoing civic engagement among diverse groups.Moderated by Loraine Ballard Morrill, iHeartMedia’s Director of News and Community Affairs and a Global Citizen advisory board member, this year’s event will engage

Enjoy an evening of classical and pop music at Ambler LibraryJoin us for a relaxing evening of live classical and pop music.Carolynne and Suzannah Waddington, VocalistsSara Tyson, PianoDavid Morgan, Violin, Viola, Cello

Learn about Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, learn about grants, enjoy free drinks, network with a special guest speaker.LA21-CDC, Verizon, and Attic Brewery Present:Small Business Happy Hour!Learn about the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready ProgramLearn about business grant opportunitiesEnjoy free drinks while networkingSpecial Guest Speaker to be announcedTuesday, July 15th 2025Attic Brewing - 137 Berkley Street

Please drop in anytime during our Weeding Wednesdays and help our native plants flourish!Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible. Light snacks and water provided.Minors need a parent's signature to participate. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian with them during the volunteer event.

Get outside and discover Jenkins with us!WEDNESDAYS, JULY 2 – AUGUST 27Summer Wednesday Walkabouts10:00 – 11:00 AM (note earlier time for summer!)Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens StaffGet outside and discover Jenkins with us! Each walking tour will have a different focus depending on the staff leader and the seasonal landscape. Topics could include Jenkins’ history, summer wildflowers, pollinators, native plants, and much more.Large groups are requested to schedule private guided tours at other times (contact tours@jenkinsarboretum.org).Free of charge

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Come hang out at the CFET Open House for a fun and informative day of exploring all we have to offer!Welcome to the CFET Open House! Come join us at the Center for Environmental Transformation for a day of fun and learning. Explore our sustainable practices, meet our team, and discover how you can get involved in our mission to protect the environment. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the green scene, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see firsthand the impact we're making in our community. See you there!

Join us at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center for a new season of creative workshops led by Kenni Field and Linda FernandezJoin us at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center for a brand new season of creative workshops led by artists Kenni Field and Linda Fernandez.This isn’t just an art class — it’s an adventure! Explore the nature of Cobbs Creek, meet new friends, and let your creativity flow with drawing, painting, and clay sculpture.All ages welcome — bring the whole family! Each workshop dives into hands-on art making while sparking conversations about nature, community, and environmental justice.Come get

Unfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations.WEDNESDAY, JULY 16Nature Writing: The Art of Story Through the Senses6:00–8:00 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideTheme for 7/16: Sights and SoundsUnfurl your senses and connect to nature through creative writing, storytelling, and exploratory nature invitations. Classes blend elements of narrative therapy, somatic practices, and forest bathing to promote wellness and a stronger relationship to the natural land.All materials provided, including notebooks and pencils, as well as an herbal tea tasting and light snack. Workshops will be held outdoors with indoor or covered options available for

Join coven organizer Cassie Jones in an open studio session of discussion and crafty play. Different mediums each day, & enjoy a free beer!Come by the coven studio at 10 North Third Street and join in on whatever craft I've got planned for the group. Throwback style to hosting events in my basement for years, I get to choose the craft, and you just show up!This series will serve as a creative exploration project both for me, and for anyone that chooses to come to multiple sessions. People often ask me how I've built up a collection of so many

Have you decided it’s time to make the transition from standard accounting to construction-specific accounting methods?The City of Philadelphia's Rebuild Diverse Business QuickBooks for Construction is an intensive online day clinic where a Construction CPA will help you set up QuickBooks for your construction company. Throughout the clinic, a Construction CPA will provide a detailed walk-through of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise (also compatible with older versions of QuickBooks Desktop Premier Contractor Edition) software, so you can learn to use the software to manage your job costs more effectively and provide the financial reports required by surety companies for bonding and by

Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (see map here) Summer invites us outdoors to enjoy her gifts! What do you notice? The joy of birdsong, the scent of fresh rain, the feel of the earth beneath your feet? Do you want to learn how to become more intentional about your observations? This program invites you to slow down and tune into the richness of the natural world, igniting your senses in ways that foster a deeper connection to Mother Earth. We’ll have fun as we take time to notice the small natural details that spark delight. Whether you’re an experienced artist

This summer we are excited to continue our garden happy hour series and open the the beautiful Powel House garden. Come bring a bottle of wine and enjoy one of the neighborhood’s premier private gardens. Admission will be $12 at the door. Water and light snacks will be provided. Rain date is the following Thursday, July 24th.

Every Thursday on East Passyunk Avenue! Starting at 5pm, all summer long!

This panel brings together leading voices in Philly's cultural funding landscape to share insights into the current state of the sector.Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring some of Philadelphia’s leading voices in cultural funding. This event will dive into the financial realities shaping the creative sector—where the money is (and isn’t), how funders are shifting priorities, and why diversifying your revenue streams is more important than ever. You’ll leave with candid insights, actionable takeaways, and a deeper understanding of the funding landscape.Panelists:Theresa Jackson, The Seybert Foundation (moderator)Teresa Araca Rodgers, The Presser FoundationVal Gay, Creative PhiladelphiaGabi Sanchez, Philadelphia Cultural

Join us for a laid-back evening of sculpting pinch pots while sipping on your favorite drinks - it's the perfect happy hour activity!Pinch Pot Happy HourUnwind, get your hands dirty, and connect with your community at Pinch Pot Happy Hour! This relaxed, drop-in ceramic session is the perfect way to de-stress after work. Whether you stay for the whole evening or just pop in for a bit, you’re invited to hang out, snack, sip, and make something with clay.No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you through fun, beginner-friendly projects like toys, shakers, boxes, or simple cups. We’ll have great music,

Join us for a chill Thursday evening by the river, let's flow together and enjoy good vibes! All levels are welcome to attend. BYOM!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation). Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area. This is an all levels

Explore legacy through mural-making, storytelling & bold color in Germantown with artist Diego Mendoza-Ramos. Art as memory, power & protestRooted in Germantown’s layered history, this workshop will explore personal and neighborhood legacies through collaborative mural-making by blending storytelling, typography, and public art in celebration of legacy as collective power.  Led by muralist Diego Mendoza-Ramos, the session will center around the word LEGACY, stenciled across a gridded mural inspired by quilts, protest posters, and early print blocks.Participants will paint freely within and around this grid—mirroring the physical and symbolic fabric of Germantown—using bold color and shared memory. The final reveal will

Learn hand sewing basics and make catnip toys for your furry friend!Join STITCH AND DESTROY for the second iteration of their very first workshop- Felt Catnip Toys!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will teach you how to hand sew felt food cat toys from reclaimed felt scraps, while also going over basic hand sewing stitches. Learn how to thread a needle and simple stitches like running stitch, back stitch, and whip stitch. All materials will be provided to make 3-5 toys, including our homegrown catnip!All levels are welcome! This workshop is open to folks 16+. Take home patterns will

Philly, come make friends, empower, recharge, and activate for animals!Philly, come make friends, empower, recharge, and activate for animals!Join the fun with hosts: American Vegan Society, The Humane League, Plant Based Treaty, Revolution Philadelphia, Free From Harm, We The Free, and Humane Action Pennsylvania.Learn more about local campaigns that are vegan with ahimsa. Network with like-minded individuals. Eat. Chat. Volunteer.There is no charge to attend this event, but donations are always welcome.Free snacks will be provided from sponsors Fat Badger Bakery and Shug Sisters. Additional food will also be available for purchase.

Welcome to our 10th annual Mayfair third Thursday night markets! Located at Frankford and Cottman.

Are you already gardening with native plants, but want to learn how to convince others to do the same?THURSDAY, JULY 17Native Plants—Spreading the Word Beyond the Choir7:00–8:30 PMMary Anne Borge, Naturalist, Author, and PhotographerSponsored by Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens + Tredyffrin Public Library's Arbo-READ-um partnershipRecent studies show bird populations have decreased almost 30% in the past 50 years. Insect populations have declined 40% worldwide in the past 40 years. Native plants are a key part of the solution to reversing this trend. Are you already gardening with native plants, but want to learn how to convince your neighbors, homeowners association,

Practice your scientific skills of observation, identification, and questioning with local flora and fauna in the Wagner's Teaching Garden!Explore your local ecosystem this summer at the Wagner's Fridays in the Field! Beginning June 20th, the Wagner Teaching Garden will be open for independent educational exploration every Friday from 1 - 3:30pm.The Wagner's Teaching Garden is our most valuable classroom. Not only is our green space full of pollinator gardens, but it is also a certified Wildlife Habitat, Bird Habitat, and Monarch Waystation—our milkweed plants provide valuable nutrients for Monarch butterflies during their cross continental migration.Visitors of all ages may borrow

Get ready for a fun night of Plant Bingo at Plant & People! Prizes include rare plants, planty swag and more! Plus its BYOB!Come vibe with us at Plant Bingo Night at Plant and People!This isn’t your average bingo night expect planty prizes, good music, and great energy in our greenery-filled space shop and cafe. Win houseplants, rare plants, plant care items, air plants, and exclusive merch while you sip on a handcrafted cafe refresher (included with your ticket).Your ticket gets you:– Bingo games all evening– An automatic door prize–In-store coupon– Entry into a $50 gift card raffle–Good vibes BYOB

Help reforest 2.5 acres in Neshaminy State Park, PA. Just north of Philadelphia. Remove invasive plants, tend, native trees and shrubsNeshaminy State Park ReforestationWe have ongoing volunteer opportunities tending this 2.2 acre area in Neshaminy State Park along the (River Trail).Dates of volunteer events:(Spring/Fall 2025 Tree Tending)Saturday 4-5-25 9am-12pmSaturday 6-28-25 9am-12pmSaturday 7-5-25 9am-12pmSaturday 7-19-25 9am-12pmSaturday 8-2-25 9am-12pmSaturday 11-29-25 9am-12pmTo signup for volunteering, please click "Select A Date"1236 Native Trees and Shrubs were planted in Neshaminy State Park from 2020-2022 by volunteers for Nonprofit Excel Events funded by Treevitalize and in Partnership with Keystone 10 Million Trees.This is a Reforestation project

Come join us every Saturday for movement and flow by the river, enjoying good vibes while we move our bodies! Bring your SPF and yoga mat!Community & donation based yoga at the Schuylkill River banks, 25th & Locust. Same teachers, same hearts!Donation based class. Your donations support our teachers, this program and your friends at the SRDC (Schuylkill River Development Corporation).Please bring your own mat or anything to lay and practice on the grass. Also bring your own water and sunscreen. We suggest a hat and sunglasses as there's not much shade on the grassy area.This is an all levels

Connect with neighbors and your neighborhood during this fun community greening and walking program.For a few weeks this Summer, meetup at the West Oak Lane Library and let Black Girls With Green Thumbs kick off your 2025 outdoor wellness routine!Back for the 5th year, Grow & Walk Philly is community wellness challenge that combines gardening, exercise, and joy to help community members improve their health, connect with nature, and build meaningful relationships with neighbors.YOU will earn badges, make new friends, and discover the joy of gardening, walking, and exercise — all while having a blast with your neighbors!During Grow &

Get ready to learn how to address conflict and wrongdoing, focusing on repairing relationships and building stronger communities.Welcome to the Restorative Cities Initiative Training Series! Join us for an engaging and informative event focused on building restorative communities. This in-person training series will start on Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 AM at 5901 Market St. Get ready to learn new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact in your city. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the restorative cities movement!Our Agenda:Session 1 - Intro to Restorative Cities and Restorative PracticeSession 2 -

Join us for our upcoming Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good. All proceeds go to DVAA's fundraising efforts.Join us for our upcoming Summer Flea Market! A day full of deals, discoveries, and doing good.Whether you’re on the lookout out for basement bargains or want to support a local artist-run organization, we’ve got something for everyone.What you’ll find at our Market:ArtToolsCollectablesClothesArt booksArt SuppliesHome DecorAnd, so much more!This isn’t just any old Flea Market, all proceeds will go to our current fundraising effort to keep our doors open. We want to continue to be a space and

Along with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.LoST in Philadelphia National Historical Park- a Smart-guided Cycle TourAlong with American history buffs, cycle tourists will enjoy this national treasure chock full of scenic vistas, and great bikeways.The 3,500-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park is amazing to explore, especially on a bike tour! Visitors can peek into American history with General George Washington's headquarters and an encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.This is also home to the National Memorial Arch, modeled after Rome's Arch of Titus.

The Colored Girls Museum kicks off our ten year anniversary celebrationTCGM is excited to celebrate the start of Women's History Month and our significant milestone of 10 years in the community. We warmly invite you to join us for Part Two of our thought-provoking exhibition, "The Intermission." This installment will feature new artists as well as some of our inaugural artists, all coming together to help us celebrate this amazing journey.

Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.This introductory course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills in bird watching, focusing on the birds found in and around Philadelphia. Participants will learn bird identification techniques, key characteristics of local species, and effective bird-watching methods. By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in identifying common birds found in and around the city.

Experience the horticultural excellence and the summer splendor of PHS Meadowbrook Farm. Tour the diverse gardens while learning about gardening design and the array of trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal annuals. Offered monthly, each PHS Meadowbrook Farm tour will be led by a different horticulture expert that will share their knowledge and unique personal connection to the gardens. Our July tour will be led by Meadowbrook Farm Head Gardener, Glenn Ashton. REGISTER HERE Guests will also have the special opportunity to experience the gardens from originally designed viewpoints from inside the house and will go home with “In the Garden Now” gardening tips

Celebrate summer with an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community!Join us on Saturday, July 19, for our annual event with Esperanza Arts Center--Arte en las Calles: Fiesta de Verano, an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community. Timbalona will bring the energy with live Afro-Caribbean percussion and rhythms that will have you moving. We’ll have delicious Latin food, a local merchant fair, and activities for all ages.The event takes place at Marz Auto Central on 5th and Annsbury from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available, and it’s accessible by SEPTA Bus 47.In partnership with Artcinia and Marz

Join us for a cozy gathering of authors and readers, where we'll enjoy delicious waffles and discuss our favorite words and books!Welcome to the Words and Waffle Authors and Readers Gathering! Join us for a morning filled with literary delights at 5336 Germantown Ave. Meet your favorite authors, discover new reads, and mingle with fellow book lovers. Dive into discussions, share your thoughts, and enjoy some delicious waffles while you're at it. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the literary community in a cozy setting. CALLING ALL AUTHORS & AVID READERS ~ JOIN US AT WORDS & WAFFLES ~

Come join our fun knitting class for adults who are just starting out - we'll have a blast learning together!

Come hang out at GrioXArts Open Studio Hours and get creative with us!